Medical Assistant - Cocoa Outpatient Center

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Cardiology department. Responsibilities include rooming patients, recording vital signs, and performing EKGs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and must meet certification requirements within 90 days. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and generous benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility for certification as a Medical Assistant within 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification required or must obtain it within 6 months of employment.

Responsabilités

• Room patients and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs.
• Manage patient communications.
• Process prescription refills.

Connaissances

Patient communication

EKGs

Vital signs recording

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification or registration through approved agencies

Outils

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

Position Summary

Medical Assistant – Penn State Health Cardiology, Camp Hill, PA. Full‑time, day shift (8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday). Sign‑on bonus: $3,000 eligible to those that qualify.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vital signs
• Perform EKGs
• Manage patient communications
• Process prescription refills and medication prior authorizations
• Complete medical forms and documentation
• Prepare charts to streamline and improve the patient experience
• Maintain a clean, organized and well‑stocked clinical environment

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet current eligibility to sit for the exam with attainment of certification or registration through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistants within 90 days of employment or current active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through a Penn State Health approved agency
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS certification within 6 months of employment date

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Previous outpatient experience preferred

Benefits

• Employee wellness programs, fitness discounts
• Generous paid time off, personal time, paid parental leave
• Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, identity theft protection
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition program
• HR Support Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Concierge Service

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.